A lot of people are interested on strengthening the immune system. Why not? The less we know about something, the more we are subject to whim. Not only will knowing more about our health, both when something ails you and when you feel fine, help you live a healthy lifestyle; it will also reduce your fears of a health impediment to your quality of life.
This perception has long been the focus of Ayurveda, a perfected health care system practiced for over 5,000 years. Keeping ourselves healthy in the most holistic and natural way is the main focus of Ayurvedic therapies. Ayurveda is all about maintaining a good balance in our body, mind and spirit through a healthy lifestyle, proper diet, exercise and herbs.
Strengthening the immune system should always start with basic good health habits. Let me share a few proper habits that are often overlooked, but may have a significant impact to our health:
1. Washing - when we are growing up, we are always told by our parents to wash our hands before we eat. The same practice should be applied before we touch our face. Even if you are very careful with your hygiene, it's still highly possible for you to pick up bugs or viruses if you forget to wash your hands properly before you touch your mouth, face, eyes or nose.
2. Strengthening the immune system involves proper nutrition - It is never enough to just take a couple of milligrams of vitamin C daily. Your body's cells may not be able to absorb the vitamin C completely if you lack magnesium and/or calcium intake. Always remember that vitamins and minerals work hand in hand. For example, if you take an iron supplement without vitamin C, then most likely your body may not be able to take in the iron completely. Clearly, taking a complete multi-vitamin will prove to be more beneficial than taking a single supplement alone. This is very important since we don't normally eat nutritious food everyday.
3. Rest - Yes, you need ample rest so that your bodily systems will regain its balance and be in perfect shape. Get a good night's sleep. People need at least 6 to 8 hours of good, uninterrupted sleep for optimal health. If your schedule is very irregular or erratic and you often get poor sleeps, then it's wise to do something about it so that you can help your immune system can do its job properly.
Make an effort in giving your immune system a boost. This may translate to making some changes in your routine and lifestyle, but you can be assured that all your efforts will be worth it!
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